7 h. ago Stakeholders advocate recycling hubs as plastic ban threatens manufacturing

By Merit Ibe                                               ibe.merit@yahoo.com  Amid mounting efforts to combat plastic pollution, Nigeria’s proposed ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) has stirred concern among stakeholders, who point to inadequate infrastructure, economic strain and low […] The post Stakeholders advocate recycling hubs as plastic ban threatens manufacturing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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31 h. ago FG, Stakeholders Take Decisive Steps In Tackling Plastic Pollution

The Federal Ministry of Environment has developed and is implementing a National Policy on Plastic Waste Management that will provide a strategic framework for reducing plastic use, promoting recycling, and encouraging innovation in alternatives to single-use plastics. Minister of Environment Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal said this in a keynote address at the 2025 World Environment […]

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44 h. ago Federal Gov’t, Stakeholders Move To Tackle Plastic Pollution

The Federal Ministry of Environment has developed, and implementing a National Policy on Plastic Waste Management that will provide a strategic framework for reducing plastic use as well as promote recycling and encourage innovation in alternatives to single-use plastics. Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal who said this in a keynote address at the 2025 […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria secures €850,000 from France to tackle plastic pollution

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The French government has announced a donation of €850,000 to assist Nigeria address plastic pollution through recycling. Beyond the funding, the French government said it would help Nigerian universities with recycling plastic and micro plants. The Deputy French Ambassador to Nigeria, Jean-François Hasperue, stated this at a plastic waste awareness programme […] The post Nigeria secures €850,000 from France to tackle plastic pollution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Govt should implement, enforce policies against plastic misuse —NIEE

Tribune Online Govt should implement, enforce policies against plastic misuse —NIEE The Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE) has advised that the government should implement and enforce policies against plastic misuse in the country. This was stated during the Engr. Bolarinwa James Olowe Annual Inter-Secondary Schools Competition held at University of Ibadan, Ibadan. The competition is meant to address environmental challenges related to plastic pollution in […] Govt should implement, enforce policies against plastic misuse —NIEE Tribune Online

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1 week ago World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution

Tribune Online World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution Oyo State Government has used the occasion of this year's World Environment Day to announce the launch of the Oyo Plastic Drive, promoting awareness, incentivising plastic collection, and collaborating with recycling industries. World Environment Day: Oyo govt launches initiative to address plastic pollution Tribune Online

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1 week ago Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo

Tribune Online Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo-Hashim On World Environmental Day Plastic waste has become silent, but dangerous invaders of our homes, oceans and even our food chain. This is the submission of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on this year’s environmental day. In a goodwill Message personally signed by him, the frontline politician and former Presidential Candidate affirmed that the theme of this year’s event: “Plastic Pollution […] Plastic Waste Has Become A Silent Invader Of Our Homes, Food Chain, Says Olawepo-Hashim On World Environmental Day Tribune Online

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1 week ago NES Demands Stakeholder Collaboration To Curb Plastic Pollution

The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) called on stakeholders, government agencies, industry players, civil society organisations, and the public to tackle the country’s escalating plastic waste crisis. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the President of NES, Dr Efegbidiki Okobia also urged them to embrace local innovations and adopt the “5Rs” — rethink, refuse, reuse, reduce, and recycle. […]

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1 week ago World Environment Day: IBEDC sensitises Ibadan students, and market leaders on plastic pollution

Tribune Online World Environment Day: IBEDC sensitises Ibadan students, and market leaders on plastic pollution The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has sensitised students and market leaders on the dangers of plastic pollution in commemoration of the 2025 World Environment Day, with the theme, ‘Beat Plastic Pollution.’ World Environment Day: IBEDC sensitises Ibadan students, and market leaders on plastic pollution Tribune Online

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1 week ago Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day

Tribune Online Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day With plastic pollution still threatening lives, coastlines, and ecosystems across Nigeria, the Sterling One Foundation is taking concrete steps to tackle the crisis through community-led cleanups, strategic partnerships, and ongoing policy engagement. Earlier this year, the Foundation led a major cleanup at Elegushi Beach under its Beach Adoption Programme, a national initiative that has formally […] Plastic waste tops agenda as Sterling One Foundation marks World Environment Day Tribune Online

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1 week ago World Environment Day 2025: Medplus rallies Nigerians to end plastic pollution

Medplus, a Nigerian retail chain pharmacy, joined its voice to call for the end of plastic pollution globally, starting from read more World Environment Day 2025: Medplus rallies Nigerians to end plastic pollution

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2 w. ago APM Terminals, GIVO tackle plastic pollution with Apapa recycling facility

APM Terminals Apapa, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, has partnered with waste management startup Garbage In Value Out (GIVO) to launch read more APM Terminals, GIVO tackle plastic pollution with Apapa recycling facility

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2 w. ago Judiciary Workers Pause Strike As FG Promises To Resolve Salary Arrears

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has announced the suspension of its planned nationwide strike, initially scheduled to begin on Monday, June 2, 2025. The union said the decision follows intervention by the Minister of Labour and other key stakeholders who held several emergency meetings with JUSUN leaders over the past two days. In […] The post Judiciary Workers Pause Strike As FG Promises To Resolve Salary Arrears appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago IBB Golf Club Members Distance Selves From Lawsuit Against FCT Minister

No fewer than 2,000 members of the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja have signed a petition distancing themselves from a lawsuit, filed by three members of the club against the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The decision to sign the petition was taken at a stakeholders meeting held at the Golf and Health Signature […]

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